Thank you for applying to Teach Kentucky. The application process outlined in the application checklist is the integration of three separate and distinct activities:

• Application for employment as a teacher in Jefferson/Shelby/Spencer/Henry County Public Schools
• Application for admission to University of Louisville's College of Education and Human Development's Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program (also referred to as an alternative route to certification)
• Application for the Teach Kentucky program benefits from the alumni sponsors of the program

The strategic partners have endeavored to unify these three processes, but it is YOUR responsibility to meet the qualifications of each one. You will be receiving communications directly from each of the entities as you proceed through the application process. However, feel free to contact us at Teach Kentucky at anytime with any questions you may have.

Please complete all steps of Phase I to initiate your application

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1. Admissions - UofL

You will be required to apply for admission to the University of Louisville Graduate School and the College of Education and Human Development. These are two essential parts of the application process.

Overview of Application Process

Application for Graduate School

Letters of Recommendation-DO NOT use Graduate School forms only use College of Education forms-see below
Online application - REMEMBER to state you are a TKY candidate in Comment Section to assure in-state tuition benefit.
Official Transcript- you must provide an official transcript at the time of application. If you have not yet graduated then you will also submit a final official transcript once your degree is posted in the spring. (You will also need to provide additional final transcripts for four other purposes: hiring school districts, Educational Professional Standards Board, and two extra copies) Application Fee-$50

Application to College of Education and Human Development

Online application-please download the Supplemental Teacher Education Application Packet

Other Requirements of the Application Process

• Writing Proficiency - you will provide demonstration of your competence in writing (link back to checklist icon)
• Public Speaking Proficiency - you will provide demonstration of competence in public speaking (link back to checklist icon)
• Letters of Recommendations - three letters required
• Professional Code of Ethics Statement
• Personal Statement
• Student Disposition Rating Sheet
• Phone interview-you will have a phone interview with Holly Nolan (502) 852-0596, Coordinator of the Alternative Certification Program, after all application material are in and you are a candidate for admission

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2. Writing Proficiency - UofL

The State Certification Office requires that teacher education candidates be proficient in written communication. If you have not completed a traditional, second semester, English composition course, then you must provide documentation supporting proficiency in written communication. One way to meet this requirement is to score a 3.5 or higher on the writing portion of the GRE General Test. You may also provide a syllabus, which describes a research paper requirement, for a particular course in which you received a grade of "C" or higher. If you have any questions about this requirement, please contact Betty Hampton at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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3. Public Speaking Proficiency - UofL

The State Certification Office requires that teacher education candidates be proficient in speech communication. If you have not completed a college-level course entitled "speech communication" or "interpersonal skills" or something similar, then you must provide supporting documentation to the College of Education and Human Development. If you have given a presentation in a college course (or courses), and earned at least a grade of "C" in that course, then you should provide a syllabus which outlines the presentation as a requirement for the course. If you cannot support proficiency in speech communication, then you will have to take the Speech Proficiency Examination through the College of Education and Human Development. If you have any questions about this requirement, please contact Betty Hampton at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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4. Confirm Receipt: Letters of Recommendation - JCPS

JCPS/Shelby will review the letters of recommendation received from the references given in your online application.